The Philadelphia 76ers took a risk when they traded up for the first overall pick in June. While Markelle Fultz was the obvious number one talent and has legitimate superstar potential, giving up multiple assets — especially in what could end up being a pair of inordinately deep draft classes — signaled a commitment to not only Fultz, but the direction he now sends the franchise.
With a healthy Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons expected to hit the starting rotation alongside the newly-added J.